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Post by jezzascfc on Aug 29, 2024 20:14:29 GMT
Fixed that team for you! That's before any new star striker arrives, leaving Koumas to rotate with Milly and Junho, plus Gallagher, Tezgel and Mmaee as back-up forwards. Assuming that team looks good then wouldn't we need to replace the loanees for next season? I was just responding to the post before and trying to work out if we'd need a full rebuild with 10 new signings next summer. I'm hopeful we don't. Yeah, I misunderstood - hopefull year on year we will build more of a permanent, settled squad, although most Championship teams who do well rely on a sprinkling of loanees from the Prem to help them. It looks like, so far, we have picked 3 good ones this year.
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Post by bolders on Aug 29, 2024 20:15:22 GMT
Has anybody noticed the forward positions starting to get a bit cluttered, too? Let's say we got al-Hamadi and Ennis leaves. I know it's a long season, but we then have the following options: LW: Junho, Gallagher, Gooch, Koumas ST: Koumas, Mmaee, Gallagher, al-Hamadi, Tezgel RW: Manhoef, Koumas, Gooch There are a lot of names to keep happy there, even if Junho is treated as an attacking midfielder instead (which moves him into another area that's getting rather crowded). Except Gallagher doesn’t play on the left he has played there a whopping 25 times out of 348 appearances. This is one of those things that’s people have heard and not bothered to check and take it as gospel.
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Post by bassmaster on Aug 29, 2024 20:15:49 GMT
Nicolas Cage vs John Travolta is nothing compared to this. Bacon vs Bayern is the ultimate Face/Off. Ultimate cunt off.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 29, 2024 20:16:44 GMT
But we have done: Hell we’ve played Laurent and Baker over Sidibe who we were tying to push out. And I don’t think we were putting them in the shop window before anyone suggests that. It’s exactly the same thing. Not trusting the kid even though he’s clearly better than both already. I don't agree with playing loanees over our own kids if they are no better, but equally Sol is still only 17. We will need to pace his development, not overplay him and let him grow into his body and get accustomed to regular first team football. Then there are injuries, suspensions and even loss of form (youngsters can undergo dips, and their progress is not always linear). It is a long season and we need a squad. Clearing out DJ, Laurent and Baker is a big deal, and paves the way for all of our younger midfielders to get more game time going forward. Lawal, Burger, Moran, with Sidibe, Thompson (and AN Other?), with Pearson to come back, is not excessive. There is only one loanee there and Sol does not really play in his position. That’s what I’m saying. Add Cundle to that lot and it is. I’m taken the Japanese bloke as a given.
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Aug 29, 2024 20:18:31 GMT
Nicolas Cage vs John Travolta is nothing compared to this. Bacon vs Bayern is the ultimate Face/Off. Can I be someone else I'm not much for either of them. Roland from Grange Hill V Christopher Lukewarm Biggins Would be a mighty tussle with snack breaks
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Post by jezzascfc on Aug 29, 2024 20:21:54 GMT
I don't agree with playing loanees over our own kids if they are no better, but equally Sol is still only 17. We will need to pace his development, not overplay him and let him grow into his body and get accustomed to regular first team football. Then there are injuries, suspensions and even loss of form (youngsters can undergo dips, and their progress is not always linear). It is a long season and we need a squad. Clearing out DJ, Laurent and Baker is a big deal, and paves the way for all of our younger midfielders to get more game time going forward. Lawal, Burger, Moran, with Sidibe, Thompson (and AN Other?), with Pearson to come back, is not excessive. There is only one loanee there and Sol does not really play in his position. That’s what I’m saying. Add Cundle to that lot and it is. I’m taken the Japanese bloke as a given. I always took it that Moran signed instead of Cundle, and have not heard anything since then to suggest he will sign in this window.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 29, 2024 20:22:42 GMT
That’s what I’m saying. Add Cundle to that lot and it is. I’m taken the Japanese bloke as a given. I always took it that Moran signed instead of Cundle, and have not heard anything since then to suggest he will sign in this window. Which is how it should be. That’s what I was saying 🤣😉
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Post by standbutler1 on Aug 29, 2024 20:26:04 GMT
Do you think Travis might be included in the Baker deal. We where after him
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Post by biddulphchav on Aug 29, 2024 20:26:50 GMT
So DJ had his contract cancelled and Baker possibly seeing out the rest of his contract on loan. Is anything else happening? Laurent off to Burnley for 500k
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Post by Gary Hackett on Aug 29, 2024 20:38:02 GMT
Do you think Travis might be included in the Baker deal. We where after him No
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Post by standbutler1 on Aug 29, 2024 20:48:16 GMT
Do you think Travis might be included in the Baker deal. We where after him No
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Post by PotterLee on Aug 29, 2024 20:55:59 GMT
I'll let you know tomorrow. Definitely isn't tonight though. Heard anything else Lee? Interested in Harrison Ashyby from Newcastle and the Ipswich striker.
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 29, 2024 20:57:15 GMT
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Post by shrewspotter on Aug 29, 2024 20:57:20 GMT
Interested in Harrison Ashyby from Newcastle and the Ipswich striker. is the Castle lad a right back?
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Post by PotterLee on Aug 29, 2024 20:57:24 GMT
I'll let you know tomorrow. Definitely isn't tonight though. Interesting So Japanese guy, Cundle, Striker AND a Right back all still a possibility for tomorrow you reckon? Hopefully mate, but things can change very quickly.
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 29, 2024 21:03:02 GMT
So if Ashby is QPR-bound, wonder if we've got any Plan Bs with right-backs?
Pete Smith's article seemed to suggest we're comfortable with Gooch and Lawal being back-up there?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 29, 2024 21:05:08 GMT
So if Ashby is QPR-bound, wonder if we've got any Plan Bs with right-backs? Pete Smith's article seemed to suggest we're comfortable with Gooch and Lawal being back-up there? Again, isn’t another right back just greedy? We’ve got to back Junior and you have ok enough back ups. And Dixon can play there if needs be too.
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Post by dirtygary69 on Aug 29, 2024 21:06:51 GMT
So if Ashby is QPR-bound, wonder if we've got any Plan Bs with right-backs? Pete Smith's article seemed to suggest we're comfortable with Gooch and Lawal being back-up there? Reggie Cannon freed up?
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Post by Gary Hackett on Aug 29, 2024 21:08:53 GMT
So if Ashby is QPR-bound, wonder if we've got any Plan Bs with right-backs? Pete Smith's article seemed to suggest we're comfortable with Gooch and Lawal being back-up there? It wouldn't surprise me, there's also Wilmot and Dixon that can play there. Shame really as I think it's definitely a position where it wouldn't be difficult to upgrade.
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Post by FullerMagic on Aug 29, 2024 21:11:20 GMT
So if Ashby is QPR-bound, wonder if we've got any Plan Bs with right-backs? Pete Smith's article seemed to suggest we're comfortable with Gooch and Lawal being back-up there? Again, isn’t another right back just greedy? We’ve got to back Junior and you have ok enough back ups. And Dixon can play there if needs be too. www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/steven-schumacher-spells-out-stoke-9518658 "It's important that I get the centre forward that I feel will help us with that profile and we are working really hard on another couple of positions too. Hopefully we go into the international break adding one or two to strengthen our squad for the run in until January." An additional right back and possibly another midfielder could be the positions that Schumacher is still looking to strengthen, in addition to that striker.
In an ideal world, you'd like one, wouldn't you? But it's possible Angela Smith, who was standing in, was just guessing about the positions Schumacher was referencing, and they are content with RB as Pete Smith was suggesting a few days ago.
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Post by 1948fitch on Aug 29, 2024 21:12:32 GMT
Nicolas Cage vs John Travolta is nothing compared to this. Bacon vs Bayern is the ultimate Face/Off. Can I be someone else I'm not much for either of them. Jason Bourne ?
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 29, 2024 21:14:49 GMT
Again, isn’t another right back just greedy? We’ve got to back Junior and you have ok enough back ups. And Dixon can play there if needs be too. www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/steven-schumacher-spells-out-stoke-9518658 "It's important that I get the centre forward that I feel will help us with that profile and we are working really hard on another couple of positions too. Hopefully we go into the international break adding one or two to strengthen our squad for the run in until January." An additional right back and possibly another midfielder could be the positions that Schumacher is still looking to strengthen, in addition to that striker.
In an ideal world, you'd like one, wouldn't you? But it's possible Angela Smith, who was standing in, was just guessing about the positions Schumacher was referencing, and they are content with RB as Pete Smith was suggesting a few days ago. Not sure I would. I think Junior deserves the game time there. And if we did then it’d be an older player who would be barely used. Like Gooch.
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Post by standbutler1 on Aug 29, 2024 21:23:40 GMT
Blackburn fans have just seen that they have Baker. And some of them think Travis might be leaving. Its on there board
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Post by figo85 on Aug 29, 2024 21:25:27 GMT
So if Ashby is QPR-bound, wonder if we've got any Plan Bs with right-backs? Pete Smith's article seemed to suggest we're comfortable with Gooch and Lawal being back-up there? It wouldn't surprise me, there's also Wilmot and Dixon that can play there. Shame really as I think it's definitely a position where it wouldn't be difficult to upgrade. If we ever get to the point where we need to use Wilmot as a Right back, then we deserve to go down.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Aug 29, 2024 21:26:46 GMT
Come on then I need a round up of what’s happened today🤔just back from a packed Southwell races
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Post by Gary Hackett on Aug 29, 2024 21:28:36 GMT
www.stokesentinel.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/steven-schumacher-spells-out-stoke-9518658 "It's important that I get the centre forward that I feel will help us with that profile and we are working really hard on another couple of positions too. Hopefully we go into the international break adding one or two to strengthen our squad for the run in until January." An additional right back and possibly another midfielder could be the positions that Schumacher is still looking to strengthen, in addition to that striker.
In an ideal world, you'd like one, wouldn't you? But it's possible Angela Smith, who was standing in, was just guessing about the positions Schumacher was referencing, and they are content with RB as Pete Smith was suggesting a few days ago. Not sure I would. I think Junior deserves the game time there. And if we did then it’d be an older player who would be barely used. Like Gooch. I really like Tchamadeu and think he'll come good eventually but he isn't ready yet. I think it's fairly clear he's a couple of years away from being our first choice there. He needs time and I don't think playing him week in, week out at this stage will do him any good.
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Post by lordb on Aug 29, 2024 21:29:57 GMT
Come on then I need a round up of what’s happened today🤔just back from a packed Southwell races DJ contract terminated by mutual consent Baker loaned to Blackburn Laurent sold to Burnley for £500k and another £500k in add ons
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Post by delilahwhy on Aug 29, 2024 21:30:24 GMT
Come on then I need a round up of what’s happened today🤔just back from a packed Southwell races Baker has gone to Blackburn. DJ has had his contract cancelled. Laurent off to Burnley. That Japanaese Midfielder likely to sign tomorrow. Nothing on a new forward yet.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 29, 2024 21:36:01 GMT
Not sure I would. I think Junior deserves the game time there. And if we did then it’d be an older player who would be barely used. Like Gooch. I really like Tchamadeu and think he'll come good eventually but he isn't ready yet. I think it's fairly clear he's a couple of years away from being our first choice there. He needs time and I don't think playing him week in, week out at this stage will do him any good. I think it’s exactly what he needs but with none of this inverted shite.
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Post by gaznandi on Aug 29, 2024 21:38:39 GMT
Nicolas Cage vs John Travolta is nothing compared to this. Bacon vs Bayern is the ultimate Face/Off. Can I be someone else I'm not much for either of them. The Wealdstone Raider? "Do you want some"?
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